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Engagement Photo RANT

Original post by FutureTirado

I know I shouldnt be complaining... but I am SO dissappointed, and honestly angry...

So at a recent Bridal Expo I entered a contest (among 50 others) where I could win a free Engagement photo session and Brag Book of pictures. Well-- whoopie I won! I was so excited. It was actually a company we were considering. Werent sure if we would book... We thought it was great to have an additional photo session though!

So this past weekend we spent two hours, walking over 2 miles through grounds in high heels, taking pictures for our free session. We even tipped the photographer, because that is the right thing to do.

WE HATE THE PICTURES. Now, Thats not their fault. I look so heavy in the pictures- it was a good eye opener for diet time.

However, I was APPAULED at the fact that they post the 300 pics they took of us online, and write COPYRIGHT all over the front of them. So although we got a free session, no way in hell they were letting us have the pictures. UNBELIEVABLE. And I felt that I was mislead... because I asked how we would get the prints, and I was told all we would have to do is look online.

So we picked our pictures for the mini brag book... and sorted through all the pics we hated. There are a couple we like.... at least for memories. BUT... they charge 15 BUCKS a 4x6 print!!! WTH!!!! Am I over-reacting? I sent an email with my dissappointment.... I would like to order at least 4 of the pics... but 60 bucks for 4 4x6 prints?!!? I'm not satisfied... AT ALL. And I definetely have a different perspective on this photo company now.

Just venting.

Whoo.

Thanks.

Feel a teeny bit better.
FutureTirado Posted:

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Posted by angelicd77

That totally stinks that they did this to you! Thats terrible that they didnt disclose that you wouldnt recieve the prints. However, did you think about mabye trying to enlarge/crop some of the pictures that you liked that you are putting in the 'Brag Book'? That might be a way that you can at least have some of the pictures you liked....



There were like 10 pics I liked.... and I found a way to 'save' them using my SMARTboard Software.... just ordered some through Shutterfly--- so let's see if the quality holds out through the save! I am NOT paying 15 bucks a photo. RIP OFF.
jmo488 Posted:

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Posted by FutureTirado


Posted by angelicd77

That totally stinks that they did this to you! Thats terrible that they didnt disclose that you wouldnt recieve the prints. However, did you think about mabye trying to enlarge/crop some of the pictures that you liked that you are putting in the 'Brag Book'? That might be a way that you can at least have some of the pictures you liked....



There were like 10 pics I liked.... and I found a way to 'save' them using my SMARTboard Software.... just ordered some through Shutterfly--- so let's see if the quality holds out through the save! I am NOT paying 15 bucks a photo. RIP OFF.



DEF! Especially for photos you don't even like.
Jax1127 Posted:

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Always read the fine print...

FutureTirado Posted:

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Posted by Jax1127

Always read the fine print...



SO true. Funny thing is... there was no fine print! They just called and said I won the raffle... and were VERY misleading when they told me what the prize was. Oh well. All in all its over. and Im not booking with them. LOL
jassy119 Posted:

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Wow that is terrible! They should be upfront about what your getting. $60 for a 4 4x6 prints is insane! I wouldn't pay that.

Jax1127 Posted:

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I just got engaged not even a week ago so I have not even started planning anything but I will say...I find it so sad that even though this is supposed to be a happy time, it sucks that we have to watch our backs to avoid being ripped off. I wish the world was not filled with dishonest, unjust people...especially praying on brides and groom who are supposed to be in some of the best times of their lives! :(

I'm so scared of being ripped off and/or taken advantage of.

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